Carson Wentz Returns To Minnesota To Compete For Roster Spot

The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year contract.

The financial details of the contract have not been revealed. This will be Wentz’s second year with the Vikings.

Last season, Wentz served as the backup to J.J. McCarthy. He started five games and threw six touchdowns and five interceptions.

Earlier this offseason, the Vikings signed Kyler Murray after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals. Since McCarthy is still on the roster, Wentz will likely be the third-string QB. Last season, McCarthy threw 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 games. 

Less than a decade ago, Wentz was considered for MVP. In 2017, he threw 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 13 games for the Philadelphia Eagles. Many people forgot about this season after Nick Foles led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory.  

Wentz kept up his good play for a while longer. In 2021, with the Indianapolis Colts, he threw 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions while playing all 17 games. However, in 2022, he threw 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in eight games with the Washington Commanders before being benched in favor of Taylor Heinicke.  

Since 2022, Wentz has largely been a backup. He’s played in 10 games and has eight touchdowns and six interceptions.

With the Eagles in 2017, Wentz worked under offensive coordinator Frank Reich. Reich is known for his West Coast-style offense. This is similar to the system that Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips runs. If Wentz gets consistent playing time, the Vikings system could be the best fit for reviving his career. 

NFL training camps will begin in July. Wentz will need to compete with 2025 undrafted free agent Max Brosmer. Brosmer threw zero touchdowns and four interceptions in two starts in 2025. Brosmer still has practice squad eligibility, which could allow the Vikings to retain him.